Public Safety, Fire Marshal

Rule R710-4

Buildings Under the Jurisdiction of the State Fire Prevention Board

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 36278
Filed: 05/24/2012 08:38:31 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 53-7-204 is the statutory provision that allows enactment on this rule. Section 53-7-204 specifically states that the Board shall enact rules establishing standards for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic in occupancies that are used as publicly-owned buildings, public and private schools, college and universities, and any and all institutional occupancies.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments received during and since the last five-year review of this administrative rule. The Utah Fire Prevention Board takes great effort to make sure all that are affected by a proposed rule amendment, are informed before the completion of the rule filing. The Board takes extra steps to work out all concerns before the administrative rule is sent to the Division of Administrative Rules for filing.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Utah State Legislature has mandated by statute that a number of high profile occupancies be overseen by the State Fire Marshal's Office. They are state-owned buildings, public and private schools, colleges and universities, and all institutional occupancies to include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, prisons and jails. Some of the requirements are specific enough that they have been housed in Rule R710-4. This rule deals with specific fire alarm requirements, fire drills in schools, and other specific requirements with regard to fire and life safety in these occupancies. This rule needs to continue for the next five years.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Brent Halladay at the above address, by phone at 801-284-6352, by FAX at 801-284-6351, or by Internet E-mail at bhallada@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Brent Halladay, State Fire Marshal

Effective:

05/24/2012